David French knows that last-minute opportunities contribute to the excitement of conventions. The National Retail Federation's top lobbyist advises association colleagues to stay flexible in Tampa and Charlotte. RELATED CONTENT Stepping up for party conventions Associations pack in parties, policy events “I expect to be learning about different ways to be involved up until the day I leave for each of the conventions,” said French, NRF senior vice president for government relations. “You never know when you’re going to run into somebody who’s going to drag you to something else.” Still, with thousands of people and scores of events, it pays to be prepared.… Read More